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Show Inside the Bee THE Summit County Cooks Around The Co1' .vi-- ''' Top of Summit County H- - V' . iu Safety Tips Dedicated to Serving Summit County Coalville, UT 84017 Friday, Mardi 13, 1992 Volume 37 A Section 10 Number Eight 50 pages Kamas Citizens Hear Findings of Utah StataHarvard Study On Monday evening, March 9, at the South Summit High School auditorium, the students from Utah State University Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning, presented their final presentation of "Alternative Futures For Summit County, Utah A Planning Process For The The presentation showed how to use the many maps they had prepared as tools to planning. A base map was shown on an overhead area map, the slope map, agricultural soils map, and view quarters map, all of Oakley was potentially only slightly developable. Also projector while overlay maps of moderately developable were the various concerns were placed on view quarters which generally enclosed all the major roads in the top. The main maps shown on the valley. The students showed a slide they overhead included slopes not build-abl- e had Kamas Valley." superimposed houses on to the because they are over 23 perThis same presentation had been to show what the valley valley cent, potential flood areas, view held in various other cities in the look like. This showed the might a quarters, agricultural lands, and county the past few months with wet soil map. Their goal was to potential city creeping effects on visual quality to make the citizens each presentation geared to that provide information and maps to think about how they really want or area the of particuto city county. the citizens of the county of probatheir valley to look. This presentation focused on the ble growth, areas of concern, and How the citizens feel about their Kamas Valley specifically. It is different scenarios, to help them to valley will affect what they do with predicted that by the year 2020, the make decision about their future. it. population in the valley will have View quarters map showed areas Value judgments should be a quadrupled. Utah has also once they felt should not be developed to again been highlighted nationally as protect and maintain the beauty of product of public opinion in develone of the most liveable states. the valley. Potential flood areas oping the valley. The students The students had to know what map showed where floods could ochoped that more citizens would bethere was in the valley before they cur and where the federal insurance come involved and help shape a could decide what to propose could future for the county and the maps show potential flood areas. bright be done with it. valley. Insurance companies use this federal Much of the data they were The students predicted that in a map to determine the amount of looking for was not mapped out or insurance on homes. projection that there would even available. Much of the inforstill be enough land available to the federal govUnfortunately, mation they presented at the various ernment made the if steps are taken now to map elsewhere1 develop meetings was available to the and does not always accurately rep- plan ahead. Two maps presented two ex- county for the first time. resent the area. This federal insurIn their studies, they mapped out ance showed of a good portion map Continued on Page 2A almost everything, including soil Oakley and most of Peoa in a poconditions, view quarters, water tential flood area along with part of sheds, and even vegetation. They Woodland along the river and Franeven knew how long it took to cis down the Lemon Dugway. travel to any point in the valley Agricultural land map showed from downtown Salt Lake City. traditionally lands used for agriculThey felt, from their studies, ture. The citizens will need to decide how important these are to the that the area from Peoa to Woodland, would most likely absorb valley. The wet soil map showed A hearing on proposals for upwhere the wettest soils were in the most of the impact from the population increase. The students warned valley. It mainly covered the west grading the Wolf Creek Road, Hwy. to present tools for the residents, half of the valley from the north 33, was held at the South Summit resicities, and county to use to help end of Marion to halfway to Francis Middle School. Many local dents in were attendance voice to them decide their future and methwith slivers going into Francis. their opinions and concerns. ods of planning. Along with the potential flood The original proposal was to build a road similar to the one between Francis and Heber City with speeds up to S3 mph. This was scaled back to narrowing down the road and having speeds on flat stretches to 43 mph and up top on the steeper grades to 33 mph. This would hopefully keep the overweight trucks that want to avoid the USU Extension Offers Classes scales at Daniels from using the Home Finance Computer Class using Quicken 3.0 software road. March 31, April 1, 2, and 3, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., USU ExtenThere were many concerns sion Service, 43 E. 100 N., Coalville. March 16 is the registration voiced about the environmental and deadline. GardenLandscape Shortcourse, April 8, 15, and traffic impact in the Woodland area. 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., USU Extension Service. April 1 is the regisThe current environmental review tration deadline. If you want more detailed information, please conand planning start at the end of the tact the Summit County Extension Office. Coalville area: pavement and goes eastward. The Kamas area, and P.C. area, ext. 219. residents were told two years ago that an Environmental Impact Kamas Valley Community Coalition Statement would be done that Drug-Fre- e Community Meeting would start in Francis. This has not The Kamas Valley Community Coalition is holding a community been accomplished. Hopefully, the meeting on March 25 at 7 p.m. Mr. Lynn Lund, Attorney at Law, final report on the road will include will discuss how to make a community drug-freAnyone in the this statement county is invited. Please plan to attend and become involved. The residents feel that the government is refusing to look at the Kamas City Council Meeting traffic and the impact through Kamas City will hold its regular council meeting cm March 20 Woodland with the blind curves, no at 7 pjn. at the City Hall. It has been changed from March 12. The shoulders, children on the road agenda will be posted in the Gty Hall waiting for buses, and higher vol- Basketball Team Takes Sixth in Tourney 30-ye- ar itoad Proposal Hearing Held Summit County Special Notices 336-443- 1; 783-433- 1, 643-9161(- e. ume Bicycle Safety Workshop Bicycle Safety Workshop at Coalville Stake Crater parking lot on Saturday, March 21 at 1 p.m. Bikes will be registered with Sheriff's Department and stamped with ID numbers. Bicycle skill course 1 also offered. All ages wdcome. No charge. Call Brady at if you have anr questions (an Eagle Project). 336-223- Coalville First Ward Talent Show Coalville First Ward presents "Let Your Talent Shine" on Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m. in the Coalville Stake Crater. Hie public is invited to attend. Well Child North Summit District The Well Child Clinic for the North Summit District will be held on Monday, March 23. Appointments are required and available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Summit CityCounty Health Department, 83 North 30 East, Coalville. For additional information and clinic charges, please call the Summit CityCounty Health ext. 330. Department at 336-443- 1, Immunization Clinic South Summit District The Immunization Clinic for the South Summit District will be held on Tuesday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at the Summit CityCounty Health Department, 110 North Main, Kamas. Appointments are not required. For additional information and immunization charges, please call the Summit CityCounty Health Department at 783-432- 1. of traffic involved. Residents are also trying to get a commitment as to where the gravel will come from and where die asphalt processing plant will be located. They were told that those are the concerns of the contractor and the government would not commit to either issue. Francis is concerned that their pits will be used again, just after things have settled back to normal Woodland and Francis are concerned if there will be anything left of the road through Francis and Woodland after it is tired for five years to haul the gravel, especially since they have been told there is no money available to fix any damage to the road when the project is completed. Many feel the government is just looking for some place to spend their money since the road will probably be open for only four months of the year. The residents feel that perhaps the money could better be spent somewhere else. The government is also on Page 2A monos-Continue- d South Summit Girls Basketball Team came home with a sixth place from the Cedar City Tournament. Front row, left to right: Jody Maxfield, Teri Lewis, Kresta Simpson, Natalie Prescott, Jillyn Prince, and Mindy Gines. Back row, left to right: Coach Shawna Woolstenhulme, Shawnee Bowen, Angie Crystal, Jamie Blazzard, Marcie Eubanks, Heidi Headrick, Misty Gines, Jaimee Wilson, and Coach Sandy Lott. Not pictured is Brindette Mitchell. Henefer Town Hoick Meeting To Discuss Water Improvements The Henefer Pipeline Company and the Town of Henefer presented the facts on the water conditions and possibilities for improvements at an open meeting on March 9. One pipeline company member put it plainly, "we've got to do some improvements or we aren't going to have any water." According to the engineer's repent, improvements needed and being considered are new water lines, valves, additional fire hydrants, meters, a chlorinalor, a 330,000 gallon storage and locating and operating a new spring. "Investigating and looking into other water sources," is the objective of the pipeline company. The company brought forth the proposal of having the Town of Henefer take over the water shares, thus dissolving the existing pipeline company. One reason for this proposal, it was explained, was to help obtain funding for a new water source, a new and bigger reservoir and a larger water line. The town can apply for grants and various loans for funding. The company can only apply for low interest or loans, explained acting pipeline di- read. It was asked, "if the cost would be determined on the state average?" The reply was "yes," given with the explanation for applying for state funds we would have to show the ability to service the debt, and Mayor Richard Butler assured, "all of that is being taken into consideration." "What's the present water capacity," questioned another shareholder, Norris Jones? "About 173,000 gallons is the sire of the reservoir," said company member, Arlin Ovard. The director later commented that over the past five years, it's been very dry and the water has not been up to an appropriate level, so there has been some shortages and rationing. He also clarified that if this new system is installed, it would fit the needs of the town better. "Are meters required," asked several shareholders? "No," com- mented the company members. Other comments were "it will extend your water by double less waste," and "because if you waste it, you pay for. They hope that rector Brent Ovard. people would then be more conserThis proposal and list of needed vative with their water usage. What additional exprase will it improvements were presented to the e shareholders. They were also in- be to have a operator, formed the water share has to be in asked shareholder Dave Wcmer. The the owner name to be able to vote trained and certified operator of the on this issue. Each shareholder system would be paid out of other would be sent a ballot to vote and generated funds, such as the town return or bring to next week's sewer, explained the Mayor. In asking for further comments meeting, to be counted for or or questions, one raised the spirits against this proposal. There were 34 individuals pre- of many with the reply, "I hope I'm sent at this meeting. When opened dead before this all starts." Shareholders wanted to know to questions, the shareholders when this project would begin. tonight forth their concerns. It was suggested to check the "Next spring," was the reply of the water lines for vegetation, block- company and mayor. The work age, or any breaks. The company would focus on the spring and reservoir development first. said that had been looked in to. Another factor mentioned was Time is of an essence as the the shareholders wanted to know the company or town commitment is cons as well as the pros in this due into the state by April 1. matter. "More expense to them," Friendly turnover (of the shares) was one comment from the sharewould be simpler but it is left up to holders. Another comment "you the individuals. Other water shares, lose control of the water." that the town obtained through a The mayor suggested if the water private party were mentioned, could is turned over to the town that the be used as a trading tool if a well or rates would be set by the advisory spring is developed. The question arose, "could the board. As of now, the monthly cost with tite meters has been calculated city pursue the board to maintain at $16 to $18 but it has not been the water?" "No," replied the determined if there would be any mayor, "it would not be possible extra cost on the water if meters are for a joint venture because the funding agents wouldn't allow it" will The quality of the water it change? If we stay where we are we'll be forced into chlorination, explained the company. The quality of water will only change if tested positive for coliform bacteria, then chlorination will be required. The water is tested twice a month with the Ford Lab in Salt Lake City. Though the engineer's report described the system to be "well maintained and free from pollution as evidenced from the approved rating given it by the Division of Continued on Page 2A Clinic Announces Employee of The Month full-tim- ,1 AAl Gina McNeil The Employee of The Month for February 1992 is Gina McNeil. Gina works in the Clinic's Main Office as the patient accounts representative, serving as the liaison between the main office and the off-sit- e business office. Primarily, she handles inquiries patients may have about their accounts, explains billing procedures, and attempts to solve any patient account problems. If patients need more information and need to personally visit the business office, Gina provides directions and the name of Continued on Page 2A off-si- te |